Laurel Park

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah had an enthusiastic rooting section as he galloped Friday morning in preparation for the $1.75 million Haskell Invitational. Monmouth Park built a "Pharoah Fan Fest" around the colt's appearance in the race Sunday. The first event was a free open house, which drew an estimated 5,000 fans on a warm, sunny morning to watch American Pharoah prepare for his first start since the Belmont Stakes in early June. He won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. More horse racing: Jockey Sheldon Russell returned to the saddle at Laurel Park after missing nearly three months with...

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